City Of Glasgow College Holidays 2026/27

Planning your year around City of Glasgow College holidays and term dates starts here. Across the academic calendar, full-time students get at least 8 separate student holiday dates, including May weekend, Glasgow Fair, September weekend, October week, winter break, midterm break, Easter weekend, spring break, and May Day.

Below you’ll find semester 1 dates, semester 2 dates, course end dates, college closed dates, college open dates, and the full student break schedule—so you’ll never miss a college closure day or term start dates.

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City of Glasgow College Academic Calendar 2025/26

The 2025/26 academic year for full-time courses begins with an August 2025 start and ends in June 2026. The year follows a two-semester structure common to FE college term dates in Glasgow institutions.

Semester 1 Dates (August 2025 – January 2026)

Start: Week beginning 25th August 2025
End: 16th January 2026
These are your core semester 1: August to January teaching weeks.

Semester 2 Dates (January 2026 – June 2026)

Start: 26th January 2026
End: 12th June 2026
That’s the classic semester 2: January to June pattern for course end dates.

City of Glasgow College Academic Calendar 2026/27

Looking ahead? The 2026/27 academic year follows an almost identical college holiday schedule. Mark your full-time course start dates now.

Semester 1 Dates (August 2026 – January 2027)

Start: Week beginning 24th August 2026
End: 15th January 2027

Semester 2 Dates (January 2027 – June 2027)

Start: 25th January 2027
End: 11th June 2027

Student Holiday Dates 2025/26

For the 2025/26 year, there are two main breaks after the term ends.

May Weekend & Glasgow Fair 2026

May weekend 2026: Fri 22nd – Mon 25th May
Glasgow Fair 2026: Mon 20th July
The Glasgow Fair holiday marks the traditional summer closure.

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Student Holiday Dates 2026/27

The 2026/27 year includes a full set of autumn break dates, winter break dates in 2026, and spring holiday dates.

September Weekend 2026

September weekend 2026: Fri 25th – Mon 28th September

October Week 2026

October week 2026: Mon 12th–Fri 16th October (inclusive)

Winter Break 2026 (College Closed Dates)

Winter break 2026: Mon 21st December – Mon 4th January (inclusive)
College closed for business: 25th December – 4th January

Mid-Term Break 2027

Mid-term break 2027: Mon 15th – Tues 16th February (inclusive)

Easter Weekend & Spring Break 2027

Easter weekend 2027: Fri 26th – Mon 29th March
Spring break 2027: Mon 5th April – Fri 16th April (inclusive)

May Day, May Weekend & Glasgow Fair 2027

May day 2027: Mon 3rd May
May weekend 2027: Fri 28th – Mon 31st May
Glasgow Fair 2027: Mon 19th July

College Closed for Business Days

The college is closed for business on all dates marked with an asterisk (*) in the original calendar. That includes:

Glasgow Fair (20th July 2026 & 19th July 2027)
May weekend days
25th December – 4th January (winter closure)
Easter weekend (Friday to Monday)

On college closure days, no administrative services run. However, college open dates resume immediately after each break.

Important Notes: Term Dates Subject to Change

All semester start dates, student holiday dates, and college holiday patterns in Scotland are subject to change. The college explicitly states: “These dates may be subject to change.” Always double-check before booking travel.

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How to Confirm Your Course Dates with Your Tutor

The official recommendation from City of Glasgow College is simple: confirm dates with the course tutor for your specific program. Some courses (e.g., part-time, apprenticeships, or evening classes) may follow different semester dates. Your tutor has the final, accurate student break schedule for your class.

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FAQs

Q1: Does City of Glasgow College close for the Glasgow Fair?

Yes. The college is closed for business on Glasgow Fair Monday (July 2026 and July 2027).

Q2: Are semester dates the same for part-time students?

Not always. Full-time semester 1 dates and semester 2 dates may differ for part-time courses—confirm with your tutor.

Q3: Can I rely on these dates for booking flights?

Yes, but with caution. All term dates are subject to change—confirm with your course tutor before non-refundable bookings.

Q4: What’s the difference between spring break and Easter weekend 2027?

Easter weekend is Fri 26th–Mon 29th March. Spring break follows immediately after: Mon 5th – Fri 16th April.

Q5: Where do I find my course’s exact end date?

Check your course end dates with your tutor or the City of Glasgow College academic calendar portal. Semester 2: January to June is the general guide.